After War, A Veteran Learns To Thrive

Like many Veterans, the war followed Brandon home. He used alcohol to cope.

“I had a really hard time with the transition from military to civilian life,” Brandon, a Marine Corps Veteran, explains.

Encouraged by loved ones, he sought care at the Minneapolis VA — and by using his VA benefits to receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and to get an education, Brandon built a new life and career.

“Anything that you might have going on, that’s what the VA’s for. And there are plenty of people there to help you.”

More than a quarter of all Veterans use VA health care; however, many are not aware of all the benefits VA health care includes. All enrolled Veterans who meet criteria have access to the following: